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MUD meeting location upsets local residents

Ellis123
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 16:39
ELLIS COUNTY – A group called the Ellis County Conservatives are asking for citizens who are concerned about the MUD districts to speak out about what some people believe is a bad meeting location for an upcoming meeting.

Ellis County MUDs controversy continues

Ellis123
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 16:19
Residents of Ellis County, where proposed MUD districts are planned, are protesting many of these developments in unincorporated Ellis county.  MUDS, though legal, have raised the concerns of citizens living near where developers propose to build.

Car crashes into O’Reilly’s in Italy

Ellis123
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 16:14
O’Reilly’s in Italy opened for business early on Saturday, Feb. 3,  around 2 a.m. – when a car driven by  an unidentified driver crashed into the store, causing extensive damage.As of press time there were no estimates on the amount of damage caused to the building, store fixtures and merchandise.
Joseph Lavon Green

Joseph Lavon Green

Palmer man sentenced to 4 consecutive life sentences

Ellis123
Wed, 01/31/2024 - 13:32
WAXAHACHIE – Joseph Lavon Green, 51, of Palmer, was convicted, after a jury trial, of continuous sexual abuse of a young child and three counts of sexual assault of a child, according to a statement from Ellis County and District Attorney Ann MontgomeryFrom 2008 through 2015, Green repeatedly...
Solar PV panels capture sunlight, causing electrons in the panel’s silicon cells to release energy that becomes direct current electricity. An inverter converts the DC into alternating current electricity, making it usable for homes and businesses. Excess electricity can be stored in a battery or fed back into the power grid. Additional electricity can be pulled from the grid if you need more power than your solar panels can generate.

Solar PV panels capture sunlight, causing electrons in the panel’s silicon cells to release energy that becomes direct current electricity. An inverter converts the DC into alternating current electricity, making it usable for homes and businesses. Excess electricity can be stored in a battery or fed back into the power grid. Additional electricity can be pulled from the grid if you need more power than your solar panels can generate.

Wilmer snags Chinese solar panel company

Ellis123
Wed, 01/31/2024 - 13:28
WILMER – A Chinese solar panel company is closer to winning potential tax breaks for its forthcoming $200 million manufacturing facility in Wilmer.Trina announced in September its plans for the 1.3 million-square-foot facility at Wilmer’s Tradepoint 45 West development.
Trenton Adams

Trenton Adams

Man convicted for killing friend with a hammer

Ellis123
Wed, 01/31/2024 - 13:26
WAXAHACHIE – Trenton Adams, 31, of Avalon, was convicted of capital murder by a jury and sentenced to life in prison without parole.Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery announced the verdict this week.
Cade Nolen of Waxahachie, a member of Ellis County 4-H, caught a calf during the 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble, earning a $500 purchase certificate for a show heifer and the chance for up to $16,000 in scholarship awards. Nolen’s award was sponsored by ValleyView Energy LLC.

Cade Nolen of Waxahachie, a member of Ellis County 4-H, caught a calf during the 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble, earning a $500 purchase certificate for a show heifer and the chance for up to $16,000 in scholarship awards. Nolen’s award was sponsored by ValleyView Energy LLC.

Ellis County youth win at FWSS&R scramble

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Wed, 01/31/2024 - 13:23
FORT WORTH – Cade Nolen of Waxahachie, a member of Ellis County 4-H, caught a calf during the 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble, earning a $500 purchase certificate for a show heifer and the chance for up to $16,000 in scholarship awards. Nolen’s parents are Katy and Charlie Nolen.
The Grand Baby Project recently sent new outfits over for the babies. Coordinating bows and onesies with cheerful patterns were delivered to the community.

The Grand Baby Project recently sent new outfits over for the babies. Coordinating bows and onesies with cheerful patterns were delivered to the community.

Arabella launches partnership with The Grand Baby Project

Ellis123
Wed, 01/31/2024 - 13:19
RED OAK – In December 2023, Arabella of Red Oak launched a valuable partnership with The Grand Baby Project, a charity that provides life-like therapy dolls to seniors with dementia.

PROPOSED MUD DISTRICTS UNDER FIRE

Ellis123
Wed, 01/24/2024 - 18:05
ENNIS – The Citizens against Ellis County Muds Town Hall meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at SPJST Hall, 1901 E. Ennis Avenue in Ennis.